Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Wheel/Tire Damage Inspection

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If any damage is found, replace the wheel if necessary.

Wheel/Tire Damage Inspection


Tire Air Pressure Inspection
Remove the air valve cap. Measure the tire air pressure with an air pressure gauge [A] when the tires are cold (that is, when the motorcycle has not been ridden more than a mile during the pa ...

Tire Tread Wear Inspection
As the tire tread wears down, the tire becomes more susceptible to puncture and failure. An accepted estimate is that 90% of all tire failures occur during the last 10% of tread life (90% worn). So ...

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7. US, CA and CAL Models 8. Immobilizer System Equipped Models 9. ZX1000JD/KD AD: Apply adhesive. L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent. R: Replacement Parts 13. Other than US, CA and CAL Models CL: Apply cable lubricant. EO: Apply engine oil. G: Apply grease. L: Apply a ...

Spring Tension Inspection
Since a spring becomes shorter as it weakens, check its free length [A] to determine its condition. If the spring of either fork leg is shorter than the service limit, it must be replaced. If the length of a replacement spring and that of the remaining spring vary greatly, the remaining s ...

Sidestand Switch Operation Inspection
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand (see Rear Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter). Inspect the sidestand switch [A] operation accordance to below table. Sidestand Switch Operation If the sidestand switch operation does not work, inspect or replace the foll ...